A replica of Curiosity visits the Planetarium

The show is an opportunity for boys to see the robot that explores Mars

The lights are on. turn off and a voice begins countdown The boys and girls are lodged in the chairs of the Planetarium. In the dome, the launch of the rocket is projected, which in 2011 led the Curiosity robot to explore Mars. Immediately the voice warns: "Successful Amartizaje", and in the center of the auditorium a "replica" of Curiosity, which continues with the spectacle that more than 10,000 people have already seen.

From a console, Nicolás Arce (22)) operates the robot that he built with 16 other mechatronics technician fellows, at the Industrial Training Center Hölters (CFI), offered by the House Argentina-Germany of Industry and Commerce. "We delayed for a year, we looked for the original plans and made a reduction in scale," says Arce. They used 384 pieces made with 3D printers that work as the original.

On a surface that mimics the soil of Mars, the local version of Curiosity moves, takes samples and even takes a selfie, just like the
rover seven years ago. "It can measure temperature, humidity and ambient pressure and it has a camera with which it can record and transmit," says Arce.

When the "mission" ends, another adventure begins and the auditorium becomes a ship allows you to travel in space and enjoy the stars or watch the sun closely. The kids are encouraged and answer the questions that are heard: almost everyone wants to be "pilots" of the ship.

the time Jazmín Gómez, 10, and Iara Pucheta, seven, while their mothers hold coats at the end of the show. Juana, six, says that he would put "10 points" to the series. His mother, Daniela Stoisa, agrees.

Everyone rushes to get close to the robot and take pictures. "Dad, they put these lights to look like lava, there must be lava on Mars," Joaquin said, pointing to the set that reproduces the Martian soil.

"A Curious on Mars" is projected from 11 to 18, once an hour, during all winter holidays. Tickets cost $ 120 (children under six and pensioners do not pay) and can be purchased online or at the Planetarium box office